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Land Warfare
US pours another $23 billion into Arsenal of Freedom to ramp up missile production
18th August 2026
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is spending billions of dollars to accelerate missile production to meet demands from the war against Iran and requirements in Ukraine. Manufacture of SM-3 and PAC-3 interceptors is being ramped up, alongside a $22.9 billion commitment to Tomahawk cruise missiles.
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Air Warfare
Eurosatory 2026: L3Harris prepares ground for future Polish AEW&C replacement
17th June 2026
L3Harris is positioning its AERIS X aircraft and a planned Polish industrial partnership as it anticipates a competition to replace Poland’s Saab 340 fleet.
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Air Warfare
Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says
18th June 2026
The fighter jet remains a combat necessity, but sustainment challenges continue to limit its readiness. In the meantime, the US Air Force seeks billions in funding to improve the F-35's availability.
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Air Warfare
Additional delays might hit Pentagon’s critical air programmes, GAO warns
10th July 2026
B-52 modernisation, Sentinel, MH-139A, T-7A and Air Force One replacement are among the US Air Force programmes the GAO says remain at risk of further schedule slips and cost growth due to acquisition and management challenges.
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Defence Notes
US military seeks common controllers for drones and robotic systems
16th October 2026
US Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command initiatives signal demand for interoperable uncrewed systems control, creating opportunities for suppliers of hardware, software and integration services.
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Air Warfare
US Pentagon pushes procurement of dismounted counter-UAS capabilities
7th October 2026
The US services are investing in lighter, autonomous and networked systems to protect mobile troops from drone threats.
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Air Warfare
SOF Week 2026: AFSOC unveils deployable Block II OA-1K Skyraider II
20th May 2026
AFSOC has revealed a new Block II variant of the OA-1K Skyraider II featuring rapid deployment and reassembly capabilities designed to support expeditionary special operations missions.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2026: Recovery, reconnaissance, autonomy and air defence shape land systems developments
17th June 2026
New recovery vehicles, reconnaissance platforms, autonomous fire-support systems and short-range air-defence capabilities on display at Eurosatory 2026 highlighted how land forces are adapting to evolving battlefield requirements.
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Air Warfare
Maximise survivability with advanced electronic warfare (video)
29th July 2026
BAE Systems’ all-digital EW delivers 360-degree threat awareness in contested environments, boosts survivability, and cuts lifecycle costs.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy confirms MQ-25 Stingray first flight tests for this year
2nd September 2025
The system will be the world’s first operational, carrier-based unmanned aircraft, according to the US Navy.
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Air Warfare
AFA 2026: Swarm Aero eyes 2027 Gamera flight as Textron/Merlin reveal SkyCourier UX
15th September 2026
Two new uncrewed aircraft concepts target very different US military requirements, from massed long-range strike to autonomous logistics. Shephard spoke with executives from Swarm Aero, Textron Aviation and Merlin Labs at this year's AFA Air, Space & Cyber conference to learn more about their capabilities.
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Air Warfare
FIA 2026: Boeing pitches Ghost Bat as mature answer to growing CCA demand
23rd July 2026
Boeing said demand for collaborative combat aircraft could outstrip what any single supplier can provide, as BAE Systems and Anduril unveiled new platforms at Farnborough International Airshow 2026.
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Air Warfare
How the UK’s New Medium Helicopter award strengthens AW149’s European prospects
17th July 2026
The UK advanced its long-delayed New Medium Helicopter programme in March with a £1 billion order for 23 Leonardo AW149s. While the deal could provide a foundation for further UK and European export orders, funding pressures and previous delays continue to cloud the programme’s future.
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Air Warfare
GCAP remains bright spot in UK rearmament efforts as international prospects widen
21st July 2026
Funding for the programme is secure – for now – while future opportunities to join Japan, Italy and the UK could tempt other Western partners to join the joint fighter development project.
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Land Warfare
Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance
1st May 2026
Europe’s air defence debate is increasingly shaped by the blunt economics of the field. While high-value interceptor missiles can effectively shoot down cheap drones, doing so at scale presents cost challenges.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT (1-12) [France]
Background In November 2014, The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has confirmed purchase of 12 A330 MRTT air-to-air refuelling aircraft from Airbus. The contract will cover the development ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M-Spain
In December 2018, Spain Air Force took delivery of its first A400M. The aircraft will be operated by the Air Transport Wing (ATW) 31 of the ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
Tanker Aircraft [Greece]
Programme Background Requirement Procurement of tanker aircraft is aligned with a broader 2021-approved Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA) plan to enhance the HAF's reach and ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Tejas LCA - India Follow-On
According to the HAL's chairman R Madhavan, 'apart from all the capabilities of IOC aircraft, the FOC variant additionally comes with an air-to-air refuelling capability, close-combat ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
Strategic Tanker Transport [Canada]
Background This project will replace the existing fleet capability, including strategic airlift, air-to-air refuelling, Aeromedical Evacuations and Strategic Government of Canada transport. The Strategic Tanker ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-390 [Hungary]
Programme Background The aircraft for Hungary will be specially configured for tactical transport operations, air-to-air refuelling of the service's Saab Gripen C/D fighters, and medical ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT (1-9) [NATO]
Programme Background Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-390 [Colombia]
Background Role and requirements The Colombian KC-390s are going to be used for humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, cargo/troop transport, and air-to-air refuelling. The aircraft will ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-Y tanker aircraft [USA]
Programme Background The USAF is replacing its fleet of 396 KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft, built in the 1950s and 60s, and 59 KC-10 Extenders, which entered service ...
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Maritime patrol
P-8I Follow-On [India]
Programme Background The IN currently has eight P-8I aircraft in service, these ordered on 4 January 2009 for $2.1 billion. India inducted its first P-8I ...
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Maritime patrol
P-8I (13-18) [India]
Programme Background India previously bought eight P-8Is from Boeing in 2009 in a direct commercial sale, adding four more in 2016. India inducted its first ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-46A Follow-On (Israel Aid) [U.S.]
Programme Background In August 2025, Israel approved the acquisition of 2 additional KC-46A aircraft as a follow-on to a 2022 contract for four aircraft. The ...
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Transport
C-130J [USA]
Programme Background The C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop transport aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin to replace aging C-130 variants. The US and foreign ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-135 [Argentina]
Background The Chief of the Argentine Air Force, Brigadier Gustavo Valverde, announced that a formal request was submitted through the U.S. FMS process for two KC-135R variant ...
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Military UAS - MALE
MQ-25 Stingray (16-76) [USN]
Background Initial requirements The programme looked different when it began. In 2013, the USN awarded four Preliminary Design Review (PDR) contracts to Boeing, General Atomics, ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
KC-767 JBOT Trainer
ACME has delivered a Remote Air Refueling Operator trainer to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The trainer supports the KC-767J tanker aircraft that has a remote ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT
The 111t basic fuel capacity of the A330-200 airliner – from which the A330 is derived – enables the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
A330 MRTT Training Devices
Under subcontract to Airbus Defence and Space, CAE has provided A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) training devices to the UAE Air Force and Royal Saudi ...
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Military UAS - MALE
X-47B UCAS
The X-47B is a tailless, strike fighter-sized unmanned aircraft, which was developed as part of the USN's Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration project. The aircraft ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
MC-X Orca
At DX Korea 2022, KAI presented an MC-X Orca medium transport aircraft concept model. The twin-engine aircraft is aimed at the Republic of Korea Air Force ...
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Surface-to-air missiles, Loitering munitions
359
Unveiled in January 2025, the 359 is a surface-to-air (SAM) loitering munition. It is designed to engage targets such as AWACS, refuelling tankers, and other high-altitude surveillance and ...
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Air: air combat simulators
Hellenic Air Force F-16 ATD
L3Harris Technologies has delivered two F-16C Block 52+ Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) to the Hellenic Air Force. The trainers enable pilots to hone air-to-air and ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-130J Super Hercules
The KC-130J Super Hercules is a tanker variant of the C-130J Super Hercules. It is designed to deliver fuel to several platforms, including helicopters and ...
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Trailers
M900 Series
Heil’s M900-series tactical refuellers are designed and built to meet US military performance standards. The M967A2 ground equipment refueller and the M969A3 aircraft refueller are ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
M-346 FMS
Developed in conjunction with CAE, the M-346 Full Mission Simulator (FMS) can emulate basic fighter manoeuvres, formation flight, in-flight refuelling and advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground ...
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Light attack, Trainer
MB-339C
The MB-339C is an advanced/lead-in fighter trainer developed based on the MB-339A that made its first flight in August 1976. The latest MB-339C version is ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
CF6-80E1A3
The CF6-80E engines, developed by GE Aviation, power the newest generation of airliners such as Airbus A330. The engine incorporates a new 96-inch (2.44 meters) ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
Transport, Refuelling and Sensor Aircraft Training
Thales supports air force training needs for multi-mission aircraft in service around the world including A400M, MRTT/Voyager, Boeing Wedgetail, C-130 and KC-135, covering tactical airlift, ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Fast Jet Training
Thales provides a suite of training products for the life-cycle of military fast jet training. These encompass the design, development and establishment of training services ...
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ISR/special mission, Transport
EC-130J Commando Solo
The EC-130J Commando Solo is a special mission aircraft based on the C-130J transport airframe. It is used to conduct military information support operations and ...
